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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Belonging.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Miller's search to understand himself as a child without a father lead to?
(a) An emotional journey.
(b) It does not lead to anything.
(c) A spiritual journey.
(d) A new life.

2. Why does Miller join a church in Boring, Oregon?
(a) He is bored with life.
(b) He is very spiritual man.
(c) He is lonely.
(d) He is invited to attend.

3. Why does Miller's Pinewood Derby Car not make it in the derby race?
(a) He does not have the supplies to build a derby car.
(b) Miller and the other boys' fathers ignore each other.
(c) He built a derby car, but is too embarassed to enter it in the race.
(d) He built a derby car but it breaks.

4. How does the ability to accept a spiritual connection between God and fathers help Miller?
(a) It has not impact on Miller.
(b) It helps Miller to feel accepted.
(c) It allows Miller to find a father.
(d) It allows Miller to experience a sense of belonging.

5. Miller asks for what from the reader?
(a) Sympathy.
(b) Open mindedness.
(c) Commitment.
(d) Patience.

Short Answer Questions

1. Miller's stories in Chapter 1 seem to highlight what emotions from his childhood?

2. Why does Miller settle in Boring, Oregon?

3. Where is Miller offered a home when living in Boring, Oregon?

4. In Chapter 1, Miller discusses several attempts to find a father figure during what part of his life?

5. How, specifically, does Mr. Gentiles help Miller?

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